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ameat · Aug 17, 2003, 10:01 PM

so my g4 was on at home, thursday in manhattan until the blackout knocked it out. being careless, i did not unplug it in preparation for the return of power. fast forward a day later, i'm trying to boot up my machine (dual ghz mirror) and only the monitor is powering up (via the adc port). the computer doesn't make a noise. hitting the power button lights it up and fades out upon release. long story short, it's seamingly dead.

i have applecare but i have a feeling (and if anyone has read the terms and conditions) that power surge does not qualify me for care. anybody have any ideas of something i can try to resuscitate this guy before bringing him into the shop tomorrow? is it something as simple as a blown fuse or is the power supply burned...and what kind of data loss should i be expecting, if any?

anyways, thanks.

Joe Cool · Aug 17, 2003, 10:19 PM

I would bet the power supply is blown.... when you bring it into the shop, just dont mention anything about a power surge.. just tell them " I dont know what happened it just didnt turn on anymore" If they ask you about a power surge say you unpluged it. Good luck.

Spaldings · Aug 17, 2003, 11:28 PM

First check the mobo battery. If that is okay, then try pressing the PMU reset button.

Directions Here

striker100 · Aug 18, 2003, 05:47 AM

Yup, resetting the PMU button should fix the problem.

Apple Pro Underwear · Aug 18, 2003, 05:59 AM

if you have applecare...lie through your damn teeth.

Cipher13 · Aug 18, 2003, 06:28 AM

Remove the power cord, remove the PMU battery, and hit the reset button. Hold it down for 5 secs or so. Wait a few mins. Put the battery back in. Plug it all back in, and turn it on.

She'll be fine.

ameat · Aug 18, 2003, 06:51 AM

nice. thanks for the replies, i'll try it when i get back home from work. i have applecare but somehow i have a feeling it'll be a little hard to play stupid on the potential that there was a power surge...

ameat · Aug 18, 2003, 06:55 AM

anything i should know not to do or touch while futzing around with the PMU?

Cipher13 · Aug 18, 2003, 08:10 AM

You won't need to worry about AppleCare. I'm very certain my instructions will fix the problem. I hope...

No special precautions. Touch something metal to discharge yourself before going in, unplug, hit the flat black button, remove battery, hit it again, wait a few secs, put battery back in, hit it again (for good measure), plug up and go.

ameat · Aug 18, 2003, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
You won't need to worry about AppleCare. I'm very certain my instructions will fix the problem. I hope...

No special precautions. Touch something metal to discharge yourself before going in, unplug, hit the flat black button, remove battery, hit it again, wait a few secs, put battery back in, hit it again (for good measure), plug up and go.

...and hit again?

tooki · Aug 18, 2003, 09:22 AM

Read today's [Monday] Macintouch.com.

tooki

Cipher13 · Aug 20, 2003, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by ameat:
...and hit again?

If you feel so inclined... but not if the machine is on...

Did it work?

ameat · Aug 20, 2003, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
If you feel so inclined... but not if the machine is on...

Did it work?

worked perfectly. thank you. though i guess i was secretly hoping for an excuse to get a g5...